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The goal of this project was to use the coding techniques taught in MIS2402 to analyze the data in an API found online. The API I analyzed contained the drug overdose rates per 100,000 people between 1999 and 2017, broken down by age, gender, race, and whether they are Hispanic or Latino. I decided to focus on the latter criteria, Hispanic origin, and analyze the differences in overdose rates between those who are Hispanic and those who are not. I found the average rate from 1999 to 2017 among Hispanics was 3.76 per 100,000, compared to 1.39 per 100,000 among non-Hispanics. I drew the hypothesis that this disparity could be due to Hispanic communities receiving less government assistance to fund their healthcare systems, rehab centers, safe-injection sites, and other harm-reducing resources that could benefit drug users in these communities. Though I did not test this hypothesis, this project taught me that the coding skills we have been learning in MIS2402 aren’t only applicable for some major endeavor like creating a website. What we have been learning can be beneficial even for simple analytical activities like this one in the same way that something like Excel can be used to gain insights that can contribute to achieving larger goals.

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In this project, I analyzed data of reported shootings in New York City, New York since 2006 from a database of  NYC Shooting Incident Data. I proposed the hypothesis that increased police activity and security measures in residential areas of NYC will result in a direct decrease in the number of deaths from shootings. To represent this hypothesis, I used loops and JSON functions to calculate the percentage of total shootings in NYC that occurred at Public Housing Units and Apartment Buildings. Alongside these numbers, I also calculated the percentage of these shootings that resulted in the death of at least 1 victim. Through this project, I improved my skills on how to select specific data and loop through that data in a JSON dataset that includes both metadata and actual data. I learned how to read and interpret metadata and how it describes the actual data itself. I also learned how to take this data and format it onto an organized webpage and present it in an informative way.

I successfully completed the LinkedIn Learning course on “Mastering Microsoft Project 2016,” led by the knowledgeable Bonnie Biafore, a Project Management Professional (PMP)®. Sponsored by LinkedIn Learning, this course has significantly enhanced my proficiency in utilizing the core features of Microsoft Project 2016 for effective project management. Biafore expertly guided me through the setup of project components such as work tasks, summary tasks, milestones, and recurring tasks. The exploration of various resource types, including their availability and cost setup, was particularly insightful.

Throughout the course, I gained practical skills in linking tasks, assigning resources, and building realistic project schedules. Biafore’s expertise extended to utilizing Project 2016 for evaluating schedules and managing resource workloads to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

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Goals: Learn how to use Microsoft Project

Instructor: Professor Martin

Results/What I learned: This activity was a Linked-In Learning course called Microsoft Project Essential Training. It is sponsored by Microsoft, and I played the role of the person learning from this course. Many topics were covered in this training, such as Gantt Charts, ways to report project information, assigning tasks, and the understanding of how Microsoft Project makes it easier to manage projects among a team. This training was helpful because in the future, there is a chance I will be a project manager, and having a background in Microsoft Project will keep me ahead of the game!

URL: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/microsoft-project-2016-essential-training/welcome?autoplay=true&u=2206009

Instructor: Professor Martin

URL: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-design-thinking-lead-change-in-your-organization/welcome?u=2206009

Goals: Learn more about creating change in a professional environment

Results/What I Learned: The Linked-In Learning video, Leading Change teaches the importance of design thinking when collaborating with a team. This video is sponsored by Frog, and I played the role of someone watching this video and learning about its content. I learned about how gathering ideas from many different perspectives is a sign of a good team, different methods for idea generation, journey mapping, and how to lead teams. I feel that this video gave me great insight on how to initiate change within an organization, and work more effectively with a team.

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The two LinkedIn learning courses I completed are “Learning Design Thinking: Lead Change in Your Organization” and “Microsoft Project 2016 Essential Training.”

Learning Design Thinking: Lead Change in Your Organization:

In this course I was taught the fundamentals of design thinking. I had never been fully exposed to the concept before, so it was interesting to learn about applying design thinking to drive modern solutions and effective problem solving. This course also talked about leading change in an organization while using design thinking methodologies which was also very interesting. Overall, I gained a whole different way to look at organizational issues as well gained information on how to lead change even when not in a position of authority.

Microsoft Project 2016 Essential Training:

This course was an in-depth introduction to Microsoft Project and it’s interface. I learned how to create projects, manage timelines, define tasks/resources/timelines and many other things about the software. I also learned how to use Gantt charts as well assign resources, manage costs, and track progress.

Certificates:

CertificateOfCompletion_Learning Design Thinking Lead Change in Your Organization

CertificateOfCompletion_Microsoft Project 2016 Essential Training

I completed the AWS Cloud Foundations course sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS). My role was that of a dedicated learner, aiming to grasp the essential principles of cloud computing. During the course, I gained valuable insights into AWS services, infrastructure, and security practices.

Key takeaways from this experience include a deeper understanding of cloud computing’s role in modern IT, emphasizing scalability and security. Hands-on experience with AWS services like EC2, S3, and RDS allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge practically.

The course also sharpened my problem-solving skills through the labs and activities. Overall, it expanded my cloud computing knowledge and prepared me to leverage AWS solutions effectively for innovation and efficiency within organizations, setting the stage for future AWS certifications and opportunities.

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